Established in 2006, Universiteti Polis (Polis University) is a for-profit private higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the large city of Tirana (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Agjencia e Sigurimit të Cilësisë në Arsimin e Lartë (Quality Assurance Agency in Higher Education), Universiteti Polis (U_POLIS) is a very small coeducational Albanian higher education institution. Universiteti Polis (U_POLIS) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 15 years old Albanian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 50-60% making this Albanian higher education organization a averagely selective institution. U_POLIS also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.